Facade / Masonry finish
Rustication
/ˌrʌs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/noun
From Latin rusticus, “of the countryside.”
Definition
A treatment of masonry with deeply recessed joints and often roughened faces, commonly used on lower storeys to give an impression of weight and strength.
Fig. 39 — Rustication: schematic studyNOT TO SCALE
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Structural & construction notes
Channeled or chamfered joints cast strong shadow lines. Recesses must be detailed so they do not trap water; rendered imitations need movement joints and sound substrates.
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